The Ryder Cup first tee is absolutely rocking

Getty ImagesCHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Patrick Reed of the United States hits off the first tee during morning foursome matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 30, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Well, if this doesn't equate to home-field advantage, nothing will.

The Ryder Cup first tee is absolutely rocking at Hazeltine on Friday morning. Fans were rushing to the opening hole as the gates opened this morning:

And with good reason. With so few spots in the stadium seating circling the first tee, the gallery did everything they could to get their view to history. Judging by the videos trickling in this morning from Minneapolis, the fans are doing their part to create one of the most unique atmospheres in golf:

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